The Rooks County Sheriff who was arrested on suspicion of distributing methamphetamine has been released on bond.

43-year-old Randy Axelson was arrested by Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents on Friday after an investigation was requested by the Rooks County Attorney.

A judge set Axelson’s bond at $45,000, and he is required to wear a monitoring bracelet.

Axelson was elected sheriff in 2008.